Carrot Sweet Cake

Method12 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Carrots

   处理胡萝卜

   Peel the carrots and shred them finely using a grater.

   将胡萝卜去皮，用刨丝器刨成细丝

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Shredding finely gives a better texture.刨成细丝口感更佳
   
2. 2

   Melt the Ghee

   融化酥油

   Pour 20g of ghee (half the amount) into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until melted.

   在厚底锅中倒入酥油 20g（一半量），中火加热融化

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 A heavy-bottomed pot heats evenly and prevents scorching.厚底锅导热均匀且不易糊底
   
3. 3

   Sauté the Carrots

   翻炒胡萝卜

   Add the shredded carrots and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they soften and release their aroma.

   放入胡萝卜丝，翻炒 3-5 分钟，直至胡萝卜丝变软且散发香味

   ⏱4 min

   • 💡 Bringing out the carrot aroma is key.炒出胡萝卜的香味是关键
   
4. 4

   Add the Milk

   加入牛奶

   Pour in 500ml of whole milk and stir to combine.

   倒入全脂牛奶 500ml，搅拌均匀

   ⏱30 sec

   
5. 5

   Bring the Milk to a Boil

   煮沸牛奶

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and maintain a gentle simmer.

   大火煮沸后转中小火，保持缓慢沸腾状态

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Watch closely to prevent boiling over.注意观察不要溢锅
   
6. 6

   Slow-Simmer to Reduce

   慢炖浓缩

   Continue stirring for 25-30 minutes until the milk is almost completely absorbed and evaporated by the carrots.

   持续翻搅 25-30 分钟，直至牛奶几乎完全被胡萝卜吸收蒸发

   ⏱28 min

   • 💡 This is the most critical step—be patient and stir constantly to prevent scorching.这是最关键的步骤，需要耐心且不断搅拌防止糊底
   
7. 7

   Add Sugar

   加糖调味

   When there is almost no liquid left in the pot, add 80g of sugar and stir to combine.

   当锅中几乎没有液体时，加入糖 80g，搅拌均匀

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Adding sugar will release more liquid.加糖后会重新出水
   
8. 8

   Reduce Again

   二次收汁

   After adding the sugar, continue sautéing over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes until the moisture evaporates again.

   加糖后继续中小火翻炒 5-8 分钟，直至水分再次蒸发

   ⏱7 min

   • 💡 Cook until the moisture is gone and the texture is thick.炒到水分收干，质地浓稠
   
9. 9

   Enhance the Aroma

   增香

   Add the remaining 20g of ghee and 3g of cardamom powder, and sauté for 2 minutes.

   加入剩余的酥油 20g 和小豆蔻粉 3g，翻炒 2 分钟

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Adding ghee at the end enhances the color of the finished dish.最后加入酥油可以增加成品色泽
   
10. 10

    Prepare the Nuts

    准备坚果

    In another small saucepan, fry cashews, sliced almonds, and raisins separately in a small amount of ghee until golden (about 1 minute).

    在另一个小锅中，用少量酥油将腰果、杏仁片和葡萄干分别炸至金黄（约 1 分钟）

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Note that raisins will puff up.注意葡萄干会膨胀
    • 💡 Fry until golden.炸至金黄即可
    
11. 11

    Mix in the Nuts

    混合坚果

    Fold half of the fried nuts and raisins into the Carrot Sweet Cake.

    将炸好的坚果和葡萄干的一半拌入胡萝卜甜糕中

    ⏱30 sec

    
12. 12

    Plate and Garnish

    装饰盛盘

    Plate the dish and sprinkle the remaining nuts and raisins on top as a garnish.

    盛盘，将剩余坚果和葡萄干撒在表面作为装饰

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Carrot Sweet Cake can be served warm or cold.胡萝卜甜糕可以热吃也可以冷吃